It seems every year the internet becomes the launchpad for countless April fools jokes that sweep through the internet like a plague the odor from the bathroom at work around 2pm David After Dentist. This year the pranksters of the world wide web didn’t disappoint; Google changed its name, Youtube offered the option to watch videos in text format, and FunnyOrDie.com was re-branded as Bieber or Die. Now, with social media especially, it is easier than ever for people to create viral April Fools Jokes that spread crazy fast. Here are some of the web’s best April Fools jokes from this year:

Google Changes its Name

In an effort to win over Google and get their coveted new broadband internet technology the city of Topeka, Kansas changed its name to Google for a month. On April 1st internet users were probably a little confused when they visited their favorite search engine and saw “Topeka” in the middle of their screen. The April Fools prank was a response to Topeka’s name change, but according to Google is not an indication of what city will get their new high speed internet.

Ferret Powered Broadband

The guys at Telegraph Media Group reported that a new and unlikely delivery method was now being used to bring high speed internet to people living in rural areas. According to the article on their website “The animals have been used by Virgin Media for over a year to help lay cables for its broadband service”. Finally, a better way to close the digital divide!

Prescription Windshield

Finally the seeing impaired people of the world can drive without the hassle of wearing eyeglasses! A video popped up on April Fools Day touting the new and innovative prescription windshield that brings everything right into focus.

You Scream, I Scream, Lick Your Screen for Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry’s had one of the most original April Fools pranks this year with the world’s first virtual ice cream. Simply activate the ice cream on their web site and lick!

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